Austrian Euro Coins - Austrian Euro Design

Austrian Euro Design

For images of the common side and a detailed description of the coins, see euro coins.

Depiction of Austrian euro coinage | Obverse side
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An Alpine gentian as a symbol of Austria's part in developing EU environmental policy. An Alpine edelweiss as a symbol of Austria's part in developing EU environmental policy. An Alpine primrose as a symbol of Austria's part in developing EU environmental policy.
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St. Stephen's Cathedral, the epitome of Viennese gothic architecture dating to 1160. Belvedere Palace, an example of baroque architecture, symbolising national freedom and sovereignty. Secession hall within a circle, symbolising the birth of art nouveau and a new age in the country.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (with his signature), a famous Austrian composer, in reference to the idea of Austria as a "land of music". Bertha von Suttner, a radical Austrian pacifist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, as a symbol of Austria's efforts to support peace.

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